Fenceless Robotics: Automation without Barriers

Discover how OAL’s fenceless technology helps food manufacturers overcome labour shortages, space constraints and ROI challenges.

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Why Food Factories Struggle to Automate

Labour shortages

Recruiting and retaining operators for repetitive packing tasks is increasingly difficult. Rising wages and staff turnover make manual operations unsustainable.

Space constraints

Traditional robot cells require large guarded areas, making them unsuitable for retrofit into busy production halls.

Slow cobots

Collaborative robots are safe but lack the payload and speed to keep pace with production demands.

ROI uncertainty

Manufacturers worry about payback. Off the shelf automation often fails in food environments due to hygiene demands, lack of integration, and disruption risks.

How Fenceless Robotics Changes the Game

Compact Footprint

Up to 10× smaller than traditional robot cells – fits into tight spaces.

Safe by Design

Certified to PLe / ISO 13849,allowing robots to work confidently alongside operators.

Real throughput

Up to 3× faster than cobots, designed for production speed.

Rapid ROI

Payback typically in less than 12 months by cutting labour costs and boosting throughput.

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Where Fenceless Robotics Delivers Value

Crate Packing

Automating fast and repetitive tasks in a compact footprint

Pick and Place

High-speed handling of varied products directly on the line

Case Packing

Proven reliability for chilled, ambient, and fresh produce

Trusted by Leading UK Food Manufacturers

OAL already supports automation and quality assurance across more than 2,000 production lines in the UK food industry.

“I would say that the relationship with OAL has been good to excellent. We’ve had a lot to learn about automation and robotics, and OAL has been supportive every step of the way.”